Day trip/Cycling Base suggestions

AhhHere

Found myself with some time off in Nov. I'm based in Dublin. Looking for some inspiration for a full day trip. IE Galway to Dublin or, alternatively, stay somewhere and use it as a base to cyle an area over 2/3 days. Love me some nice views!

Have several 100KMs under the belt and a 160Km (100 miler) since purchasing the bike. Concious of sever weather (don't mind rain/wind/cold generally), traffic and isolation in case something goes wrong. Would anyone have any suggestions? I will be looking to go midweek.

Tell me how

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058214621/day-trip-cycling-base-suggestions

You can literally pick any place in the country, use Strava or Komoot and plan a couple of routes.

I did similar a couple years ago and went to Dingle and did Slea Head drive one day, a loop that included Connor Pass another.

The views in Kerry are pretty decent but it's not widely known because the locals are so bashful.

AhhHere

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118069670#Comment_118069670

Yep. Too much choice if anything. Will check out your suggestion, thanks.

dinneenp

First step- what part of the country do you want to go to? Cork/Kerry, Galway/Mayo/Clare etc. and take it from there.

Once you have that decided I'm sure people here would happily recommend routes. Some I've done recently-

From Carrick on Shannon- https://www.strava.com/activities/6121651305

Limerick 3 counties- https://www.strava.com/activities/5948108509

Galway to the Burren- https://www.strava.com/activities/5866288921

AhhHere

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118072003#Comment_118072003

This is fantastic. Thank you. I'm happy to travel. Maybe if it was on a train line that'd be preferred.

Mercian Pro

The Hospice Cycle this year was based in Killarney and we had two magnificent days of cycling a few weeks ago. I can share the routes with you if you plan heading that direction. Admittedly we were very lucky with the weather. I took the bike down and back on the train which was a no-brainer thanks to having the free travel card!

There are some nice long-distance routes out of Dublin that avoid busy roads but the scenery and climbs in Kerry and West Cork are remarkable.

beggars_bush

Cannot beat Sligo if you ask me

West out to Ballina and Ox mountains

South/south west towards Keish and Boyle

North to Donegal

East into Leitrim,Cavan, Fermanagh

Good accommodation in Sligo with 3/4 very good hotels.

You also have that excellent mountain bike area in Coolaney?